FAQs

What is VEX?

In the VEX Robotics Competitions, we design and build a robot to compete against other teams from around the world in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as we work as a team to accomplish the common task while all specializing in our own areas of expertise. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national level, and champions go on to compete against the best in the world at VEX Worlds each April. Click here for more info.

How often do you meet?

We usually meet 2-3 times a week during the school year (September-April) and once a week during the summer (June-August).

I don't know anything about programming. Can I still do robotics?

Our team has many different sub-teams within the team, and most members decide to be a part of multiple depending on their own interests. Sub-teams include the build team, electrical/sensors team, programming team, business/finances team, awards team, and the outreach team. No matter your area of expertise, we likely have a job for you.

What's the competition like?

Competition at the regional qualifier level involves 7-10 teams competing with their robots in a tournament style bracket. Currently we travel to Purdue University each year for the regional qualifier. If we win the Excellence Award or the Tournament Champion, we then move on to compete at VEX Worlds in Louisville, KY, which involves 60+ teams in the VEX U division.

I might be interested in joining in. What should I do?

If you are a student at UW-Milwaukee, we encourage you to come check us out. Email us at roboticsuwm@gmail.com to let us know you are interested and we will let you know when our next meeting is.

If you aren't a student, you can still contribute to the team with a sponsorship, whether that be a financial or material/service donation, or by simply coming to one of our events to cheer on the team. Send us an email at roboticsuwm@gmail.com to let us know you are interested!